Theory

Postmodern Conservatism: Rum, Socrates, and the Lasch

by Austin Stone

In lieu of debate spin (that post is still in the oven), I’d like to weigh in on the Postmodern Conservatism for Dummies thread, since Ms. Crum is right that we could stand to nail the concept down a little more. This stab won’t be nearly as comprehensive as Mr. Hancock’s, nor as . . . . Continue Reading »

Rethinking the Rule of Reason: Or, a Draft Manifesto of Postmodern Conservatism (Part I)

by Ralph Hancock

1. Reason has somehow become tyrannical; this tyranny manifest itself in broad daylight in ideocratic totalitarianism, but it also threatens liberal democracy.  2. Human beings are subject to an elusive compound of reason and power. The rule of reason is as fragile and tainted as it is . . . . Continue Reading »